The Chronicle Telegram in Elyria, Ohio

Ecuador quake toll tops 577 and reconstruction cost looms

The 7.8 magnitude quake in Ecuador killed 577 people and sparked plans for costly reconstruction. President Correa proposed sales tax raises and a one time millionaire levy to fund recovery as IMF predicted a 4.5 percent GDP drop. Mayor Zambrano of Manta reported three people pulled from rubble and urged continued search for survivors.